Senator Thompson Requests Albany Lawmakers Amend Brownfields Legislation
March 31, 2008
(Albany, N.Y.) Today, New York State Senator Antoine Thompson (D- Parts of Erie & Niagara Counties), along with senate colleagues and environmental advocates, urged state legislators to amend the Brownfields legislation. Senator Thompson, the ranking Democrat for the New York State Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, is also calling for restoration of funding for the Brownfield […]
H2M Participated In The LI Works Coalition S.M.A.R.T. Expo
March 31, 2008
(Melville, NY) – H2M, a multi-disciplined Engineering & Architectural service firm participated in the Long Island Works Coalition S.M.A.R.T. EXPO on March 27. The Long Island Works Coalition Junior Achievement of New York and Motorola, Inc. partnered to bring the 2008 Science, Math, Art, Reading & Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) Expo to middle school students on Long […]
Senator Aubertine Criticizes Water Findings
March 31, 2008
(Albany, N.Y.) Senator Darrel J. Aubertine (D – Cape Vincent, photo left) is calling on the International Joint Commission (IJC), which is reviewing solutions to the water level problems in the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes, to approve a previously agreed upon plan to return the waterways to even and consistent levels.
“To approve […]
The First Annual Ride for Toys of Hope
March 28, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) A little over 14 years ago, a young woman here on Long Island named Melissa Doktofsky saw a need. She realized that for many needy or homeless kids, the holidays were not something that brought a lot of joy. So back in 1994, Melissa began purchasing toys and delivering them to shelters, […]
ABBA Concert Coming to The Patchogue Theatre in April
March 27, 2008
(Patchogue, N.Y.) BJM Entertainment Group is presenting the ultimate ABBA concert, Live at the Patchogue Theatre for Performing Arts. Dust off your disco boots and leisure suits- the 70’s are back tonight. Abracadabra- the ultimate ABBA concert will performing live at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, Friday April 11th at 7pm.
Truly a dazzling […]
Innovative Bioengineering Research at Dowling College
March 27, 2008
(Oakdale, N.Y.) Dowling College is becoming known as a center for innovative Bioengineering and Biotechnological research on Long Island and a team of Professors has now developed a new way of designing experiments for designing the media for fermentation process. The work, co-authored by Dr. Fred Rispoli of the Department of Mathematics and Dr. Vishal […]
Silverman Media & Marketing Group Promotes Erica Quagliata
March 27, 2008
(Woodbury, N.Y.) Erica Quagliata of Dix Hills, NY, who joined the Silverman Media & Marketing Group public relations agency as an intern in August 2007 has been promoted to account executive & internship coordinator from assistant account executive, it was announced today by Ira H. Silverman, the firm’s head coach.
In her new role, Quagliata will […]
Texas Patient Wins Landmark Acquittal in Medical Marijuana Case
March 27, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) A Texas patient who uses medical marijuana to treat the symptoms of HIV won acquittal on marijuana possession charges March 25 based on a “necessity defense.” Though such a defense - which requires the defendant to establish that an otherwise illegal act was necessary to avoid imminent harm more serious than the […]
Question Of The Day Interactive Book Launch Event to Benefit Toys of Hope Children’s Charity
March 27, 2008
(Long Island, N.Y.) Sunday, April 13, 5:00 PM, author Al Katkowsky launches Question of the Day at Borders Books and Music, Westbury, NY. All author proceeds from this unique event will go to Toys of Hope, a year round children’s charity that uses one hundred percent of funds received to directly assist its beneficiaries.
As theater […]
9th Annual New York Bravest Night of Comedy
March 26, 2008
(Levittown NY) On April 20th 2007 at Governor‘s Comedy Club, 6 Funny NYC Firefighters along with a professional comedian will take the stage for the 9th Annual NY’s Bravest Night of Comedy to benefit the Thomas Elsasser Scholarship Fund for widows and children of FDNY members who die outside the line of duty.
The Thomas Elsasser […]
